funkyjimbob Posted July 9, 2013 Posted July 9, 2013 Hi, I don't post here very often but felt this was a good time to do so as I am looking to upgrade my amp. I currently have a Gallien Krueger RB700mk2 which I like but feel that it isn't what I am looking for sound wise. I am a big fan of the Aguilar heads and have been looking at these but I have been out of the loop in the last few years in regards to bass amps and am really quite lost! I am going to trade in my GK head and go for something ideally valve. I am a big fan of Stu Zender (Jamiroquai era) so that's why Aguilar first came to mind but if there are any other companies and brands people were to suggest then I will take a look! So trade-in for GK (a few hundred pound?) and I reckon about 4-500 quid. Does anyone have good suggestions for a nice valve head for that price? Thanks! Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted July 9, 2013 Posted July 9, 2013 The only answer to these threads is "Bassdirect trip" (or similar) everyone else will just tell you to get what they have, I can almost guess who will say what and in what order! I will start off by saying get a Genz Shuttlemax 9.2, valve channel and FET channel either on their own or blended into a 900w Class D output, foot switch controlable too Quote
chris_b Posted July 9, 2013 Posted July 9, 2013 Recommend a valve head? No. Instead have a look at the Aguilar Tonehammer 500. It won't break the bank or your back and will give you an Aguilar tone in a manageable package. Quote
JamesBass Posted July 9, 2013 Posted July 9, 2013 Are you looking for fully valve or hybrid? If you're after hybrid, the Ashdown ABM series are supposed to be very nice! Quote
hamfist Posted July 9, 2013 Posted July 9, 2013 [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1373387465' post='2137009'] Recommend a valve head? No. Instead have a look at the Aguilar Tonehammer 500. It won't break the bank or your back and will give you an Aguilar tone in a manageable package. [/quote] +1, as you already have a liking for Aguilar. Quote
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted July 9, 2013 Posted July 9, 2013 I have the aguilar ag 500 sc head, it rocks! Shame you never had a gk combo, as we may have been able to trade. Quote
franzbassist Posted July 9, 2013 Posted July 9, 2013 [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1373387465' post='2137009'] Instead have a look at the Aguilar Tonehammer 500. It won't break the bank or your back and will give you an Aguilar tone in a manageable package. [/quote] Agreed. I recently picked up one of these and have been blown away by how good it is. Quote
funkyjimbob Posted July 10, 2013 Author Posted July 10, 2013 (edited) Thanks for the replies guys. I was looking at the Aguilar Tonehammer 500 as it's a reasonable price too but was keen on a valve or hybrid but not 100%. Is the sound very 'Aguilar'? Also my local (Mansons) has an Aguilar ag500. What's the deal with these as can't find any info about them on the Aguilar site. Also Ray, I have the head plus 410 GK cab if you are interested at all? Edited July 10, 2013 by funkyjimbob Quote
chris_b Posted July 10, 2013 Posted July 10, 2013 There is TH500 thread on Talkbass which goes into minute detail. [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f15/aguilar-official-tone-hammer-500-3-8lbs-500w-thread-3-a-942248/"]http://www.talkbass....ead-3-a-942248/[/url] Quote
franzbassist Posted July 10, 2013 Posted July 10, 2013 Just shot a quick clip that hopefully gives you an idea of the tone. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3YUkuERh-I"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3YUkuERh-I[/url] Quote
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